Bachelor Programme
Economics
UQ's Bachelor of Economics is taught by Queensland's largest school of economics. It trains students in the theory and the statistical and analytical tools used to tackle policy and business decisions. Majors include economics and public policy, economics of strategy and behaviour, international and financial economics, and quantitative analysis, and students can complete a professional placement. Domestic students apply through QTAC (code 714001); international students apply directly to UQ (program code 2467).
University
University of Queensland
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Economics
Duration
3 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
St Lucia
Degree
Bachelor of Economics
Intake
February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
Application Deadline
International applicants apply directly to UQ by 30 November 2026 for Semester 1, 2027 or by 31 May 2027 for Semester 2, 2027. International students completing Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia apply through QTAC instead. Domestic applicants apply through QTAC (QTAC code 714001). For Semester 1, 2027, QTAC applications for the major offer round close on 7 December 2026, and UQ makes offers from 1 October 2026 to 16 February 2027.
Tuition Information
2027 tuition for international students: A$56,800 a year for a full-time load (16 units). Domestic students in a Commonwealth Supported Place pay a student contribution of about A$17,180 a year (2026 figure; the 2027 amount is not yet published). Actual fees depend on the courses taken and are reviewed every year.
Admission Requirements
- International applicants (2027 entry): minimum entry score of ATAR 84, GCE A Level aggregate 10 or IB Diploma 32. UQ scores A levels as the total of the best 3 (or 2) A Level subjects, or an equivalent A/AS combination, with A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1 and AS Levels counted at half value
- Domestic applicants: the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank offered a place for Semester 1, 2026 was 82.35
- Prerequisites: Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English and Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, grade C)
- English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6 in each band; TOEFL iBT 87 (listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19); or PTE Academic 64 with at least 60 in every communicative skill
- Minimum scores for other qualifications (foundation programs, national school-leaving certificates and more) are listed by country on the UQ program page